During the month of November, Scouting America and the Ozark Trails Council are going door-to-door to collect non-perishable food items for Ozarks Food Harvest during Scouting for Food week. Scouts will drop off door hangers as a reminder on Friday, November 7th and request residents to place a bag of non-perishable food on their porch the following weekend on Saturday, November 14th by 8:00am for Scouts to collect.

Donations will also be accepted at the following locations:
• Scouting for Food Week: Nov. 7th-14th at the Ozark Trails Council, 1616 S Eastgate Ave. Donations are accepted Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. or Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Ozarks Food Harvest, 2810 N Cedarbrook Ave. Donation drop-off is at the northeast end of the building, directly off of Packer Road. Donations are accepted Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Fridays, 8a.m. to 12 p.m.

The most-needed donations include tuna and canned meats, peanut butter, beans, boxed or canned meals, rice and pasta, cereal and canned vegetables and fruit.

Supporters can also make a donation online, where every $1 helps provide 2 meals.

For more information, contact Alexandra (Ali) Pool at 417-865-3411 ext. 122 or apool@ozarksfoodharvest.org. Thank you for supporting Ozarks Food Harvest and the Ozark Trails Council packs and troops!

Ways to get involved during Scouting for Food 2026

Host a neighborhood drive by distributing door hangers and picking up donations from your neighbors.
- Register your drive now to pick a neighborhood
Schedule a volunteer session at Ozarks Food Harvest or a partner agency.
- Ozarks Food Harvest Volunteer Information
- Find a Partner Pantry to volunteer with

Resources

Does your unit want to participate?
- Scouting for Food Registration